Google unveils next-gen Google Docs

Not Gears compatible, so offline editing chopped for now

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Google is set to roll out the next version of its popular Google Docs, with increased collaboration meaning that 50 people can work on the same doc at once, but a lack of Gears support meaning that offline editing is disabled.

Google Docs have always been built for collaboration, but the new version will not only allow more people to edit at the same time, but will also offer faster and more responsive editing.

"We've extended Google Docs' collaboration capabilities too, with support for up to 50 people working together at once, and in documents, you can now see other people's edits as they happen character-by-character," said Google on its official blog.

"And now you can also collaborate on flow charts, diagrams and other schematics in real time with a new editor for drawings on Google Docs."

Uploading

Uploading files to the cloud will also be easier – and take advantage of the 'upload any file' functionality brought in last year.

"We've responded to many of your requests for features you're used to in desktop software," added Google.